Richard B Perkins, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in London, KY

Richard B Perkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in London, Kentucky. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Russell County Hospital and his current practice location is 310 E 9th St, London, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 878-6520.

Richard B Perkins is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 27226) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1245204387.

Contact Information

Richard B Perkins, MD
310 E 9th St,
London, KY 40741-1204
(606) 878-6520
(606) 877-3978



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard B Perkins
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience37 Years
Location310 E 9th St, London, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard B Perkins attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245204387
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123060498
  • Enrollment ID: I20050526000312

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard B Perkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245204387NPI-NPPES
000000377981OtherKYANTHEM PROVIDER #
64272263MedicaidKY
C72031OtherKYCUMBERLAND HEALTHCARE INC
50005649OtherKYPASSPORT HEALTH PLAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 27226 (Kentucky)Primary
208M00000XHospitalist 27226 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Russell County HospitalRussell springs, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Russell County Hospital620488724322

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Entity NameRussell County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437245842
PECOS PAC ID: 6204887243
Enrollment ID: O20050217000172

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard B Perkins, MD
740 E Laurel Rd,
London, KY 40741-8601

Ph: (606) 877-3931
Richard B Perkins, MD
310 E 9th St,
London, KY 40741-1204

Ph: (606) 878-6520

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